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Kingdom Heroes 8VSThe DioField Chronicle

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Kingdom Heroes 8

Kingdom Heroes 8

ActionStrategySimulationRPG
Quality
50Popularity
33Value
63
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-12% $26.39
Buy Now
VS
The DioField Chronicle

The DioField Chronicle

Quality
44Popularity
23Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈3h
-67% $19.98
Buy Now

Winner

The DioField Chronicle wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

6
Kingdom Heroes 8
6 of 13 metrics
The DioField Chronicle
7 of 13 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$26.39 -
$19.98 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$26.14 -
$17.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
-12% -
-67% Wins
Sales Frequency
18 price changes -
89 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
55.2% positive Wins
49.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
12.8K Wins
679 -
Positive Steam Reviews
7.1K Wins
337 -
Negative Steam Reviews
5.7K -
342 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
136 Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
12.7K Wins
675 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
56 Wins
39 -
Supported Languages
4 languages -
6 languages Wins
Release Date
Jan 2021 -
Sep 2022 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleKingdom Heroes 8

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Wait for SaleThe DioField Chronicle

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Kingdom Heroes 8
The DioField Chronicle

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Kingdom Heroes 8

Kingdom Heroes 8

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -12% $26.39Buy Now
Steam
Steam +14% $29.99View
The DioField Chronicle

The DioField Chronicle

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -67% $19.98Buy Now
Steam
Steam +200% $59.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +200% $59.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Kingdom Heroes 8

Quality

Serious issues affecting many players' experiences.

55% positive (12,768 reviews) — mixed opinions
12,768 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$26.39 — mid-range price
12% off — minor discount
Near historical low ($26.14)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-21% minor player decrease
59 concurrent players — niche audience
12,768 total reviews — proven game with large community

The DioField Chronicle

Quality

Significant issues reported — proceed with caution and research.

50% positive (679 reviews) — mostly negative
679 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$19.98 — reasonable price
67% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($17.99)

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-67% player drop
1 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsKingdom Heroes 8The DioField Chronicle
Release Date
January 12, 2021
September 22, 2022
Developers
USERJOY Technology Co.,Ltd.
Square Enix, LANCARSE Ltd.
Publishers
USERJOY Technology Co.,Ltd., Phoenix Game
Square Enix
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
56
39

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Kingdom Heroes 8

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows® 10, Windows® 8.1, Windows® 7
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-6700
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Sound Card: 16 bit stereo, 48KHz WAVE file can be played
  • Additional Notes: 1920 x 1080 Display recommended

The DioField Chronicle

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows® 10 64-bit / Windows® 11 64-bit
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 3 1200 / Intel® Core™ i5-6500
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon™ RX 480 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 (3GB)
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 30 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 1920x1080 60FPS

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Kingdom Heroes 8 or The DioField Chronicle?

The DioField Chronicle won the comparison against Kingdom Heroes 8 based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Kingdom Heroes 8 worth buying over The DioField Chronicle?

Based on the metrics, The DioField Chronicle won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. The DioField Chronicle currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 08:24 AM UTC

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